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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
4
London reports Germany plans a Deutschfliegerbund flying league to train youths 15 to 18 using model airplanes. Bremen paper says practical and theoretical instruction will cost four marks a year for training, one mark monthly, aiming to prepare for air service in future war.
Waterloo auto and tractor dealers foresee a strong year with resumed pre war production. Dealers plan factory visits for firsthand updates while farmers seek value in tractors. The revival is tied to patriotic motives and expected rise in car demand after wartime restrictions ease. Cramer Motor Car Co advertises late hours.
At the monthly directors meeting of the People's Mutual Building and Loan Association J. C. Hartman was elected president and Ira Radamar became a director to fill vacancies from the death of J. E. Sedgwick. Resolutions of respect were adopted for the late Sedgwick.
Mrs Parshall advertises millinery at 96 Franklin Street offering hats at half their usual price.
Miss Marion Tryon Ransier of Waterloo, district chairman for the Victory boys and girls division of the United War Work Campaign, reports strong enlistment of youth interest and cooperation and solid financial results. Delaware county pledges reach 2215 dollars and Buchanan county pledges exceed 1700 dollars, with other counties also reporting good results. Black Hawk county did not adopt the plan due to established service leagues.
The Red Cross organized a Home Hygiene class with Miss Blanche Stewart as secretary and Miss Minnie Harrison as supervisor. Mrs J F Duanward named instructor, enrollment applications to be filed with Stewart as textbooks will be ordered, work to start after equipment arrival and pause for holidays. Real estate ad items follow in the page.
Mrs. Amick and a teacher from Brilow join in marriage near Shell Rock as Rev. George B. Shoemaker officiates at Cedar Heights. Frances Bradley and Roy M. Stearns wed at the home of the officiating minister, with plans to reside at Fullerton Place.
The Kamehat white club will meet with Mrs. Smith on another day instead of Friday. Pelphian club, meeting at the YWCA, discussed early Egyptian life and read comprehensive topics. Chautauqua circles studied action government origin functions and effectiveness. Chapter FE met with Mrs. Ira Warinbanks and guests. Mrs. Lovejoy led home economics. Mrs Marquis spoke of a defense council meeting in Wes Moines and read an address by Beatrice Hale.
The Philathea class at Walnut Street Baptist met at Mrs. A. W. Bottiner’s home and elected officers including Mrs. Margaret Insko president and Mrs. Joseph Margadant vice president. They plan a party for their husbands at the Margadants’ home Friday evening and will staff Red Cross work in church parlors all day Thursday. Tonight the Senior B Y P U hosts a sociable in the church parlors.
Red Cross notes announce St Marys Catholic auxiliary meeting Wednesday afternoon in O L V A auditorium and Temple Rebekah members sewing for Red Cross tomorrow at Fourth street I O O F hall. Millinery sale at half price advertised at 95 Franklin Street. Postal rush notice: Cedar Rapids chief railway mail clerk Provaman says openings for Railway Mail Clerks under 18 from Dec 18 to 25 with pay of 2.96 a day and expenses. Apply to Mr Provaman at once.
The Service League executive committee met to avoid failure in meeting the city’s quota. They discussed raising 5200 to free the city from a 74006 obligation, admitting the honor roll idea failed to spark expected public support. The drive will be reassigned to several committees with members dedicating nearly all time to a successful conclusion.
Joseph Rhyne of Eldora won the fifth annual milk record contest for youths 12 to 20, scoring 99 the highest ever. Milton Leeton of Gamoni finished second and Walter Mieu beseh of St. Sebald third among over 19 entrants, with the contest promoting dairy farming during wartime.
Miss Viola Bussey and Miss Bernice Moore registered through the women's council of defense in the student reserve have been sent to training schools on order from the war department. They begin training immediately. Mr Bussey left Saturday evening for Camp Greene North Carolina to enter the school attached to the base hospital. Miss Moore was ordered to Chicago to work at Frances Willard Memorial Hospital.
Rhuverl son of Mr and Mrs Louis Nass of Millerdale is battling brain fever after influenza pneumonia and a weeklong bout with illness now ten days into brain fever indications point to a gradual recovery. Holiness Association of Black Hawk County holds an all day meeting at African M E Church Mobile and Alb streets with Sarvay speaking at 10 30 am and G F Sheridan at 2 30 pm Rev H C Boyd to lead evening service.
To Mr and Mrs John Gandfield a son born November 29. To Mr and Mrs Leon Saonski of Ankeny a son born December 2. To Mr and Mrs Charles Mr Baird of Second West a son born December 2. To Mr and Mrs Wesley M Straka a son born November 21. To Mr and Mrs Bawini Kussel and Mes av JT on Peterman Avenue West a son born November 30. To Mr and Mrs Javistian W Chris tikamsen a son born November 30. Cedar Falls reports Isabel Je To Mr and Mrs Julian H Gist in Cedar Falls a daughter born November 30. Edwin born to Carl M Biewall in Falls on November 26.
The echo of a recent flu epidemic is recalled as doctors warn influenza may return. It emphasizes cold prevention and endorses Father John's Medicine for strengthening the body, avoiding narcotics, and resisting disease, noting a strengthened body helps fend off further infection.
Brussels reports economic and military seizures valued at 6 000 500 000 as central industrial bodies influence policy. Antwerp port opened for shipping while Washington orders discharge of conscientious objectors. Waterloo area sees improved health conditions with quarantine urged and 46 cases in 32 homes reported. Mrs Parshali advertises millinery at half price.
The board of health postponed definite influenza hospital regulations after a prolonged session. A committee including G H Sumner Mayor R C Thompson and Dr D Huniaon reported St Francis hospital opposed influenza patient care due to occupancy. Further action awaits wider canvassing of hospital facilities.
Grady Lees of Magnolia Arkansas reports recovering from six years of consumption with Milks Emulsion. After months of air, diet, and medicine he regained strength and weight. The company claims Milks Emulsion restores digestion, boosts appetite, and aids lung conditions with a money back guarantee.
A song titled Freddie Was True to the Red White and Blue commemorates Lieut. Fred Becker who died in France. The piece aims to perpetuate the memory of a Waterloo brave son and can be ordered by sending money or a check to Rev. W M Caldwell P O Box 471 Sumter.
Fred Hoes and Donald Melar jund, alleged automobile thieves from Marshallton, appeared before Judge W. N. Wirdsall in municipal court. Hoen faces larceny charges for a car owned by B. J. Howrey, warranted for preliminary hearing and bound over to the grand jury in 1000 dollars. McFarland faces a conspiracy charge for attempting to steal a car from W. W. Wilson of La Porte, waived preliminary exam and held for the grand jury in 1000 dollars. Both men jailed in default of bonds. reports say they confessed.
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